Student Services Specialist/Mental and Health Services -Laney ** INTERNAL POSTING **
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
**This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position**
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Required documents may include:
· Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.
· Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable.
· Copies of transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
(Copies of diplomas will not substitute fortranscripts.) (Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.)
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
2. Applications for this position will only be accepted through the online process.
3. Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
4. Skype or phone interviews are not permitted.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
PCCD COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy:
- Covered Individuals
All District employees are required, as a pre-condition and condition of employment, to furnish to Human Resources proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (as defined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). All other covered individuals are also required to provide the same proof of vaccination as required by employees.
- Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination consists of:
- A dated copy of the individual’s CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card.
- A dated and signed letter from the individual’s licensed care giver.
- Copy of the official Personal Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record from the California Department of Public Health
Proof of vaccination shall be provided no later than October 7, 2021.
Covered individuals who received approved declination/exemption pursuant to section (II) below must abide by masking and weekly COVID-19 testing requirements described in section (III).
- COVID-19 Vaccination Declination
Covered individuals are allowed to decline COVID-19 vaccination for: (a) medical, (b) disability, and © religious grounds. Employees may also receive a deferral based on pregnancy. Employees declining to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination must provide the approved PCCD COVID-19 Vaccination Declination Form to Human Resources.1 PCCD retains the right to require documentation substantiating eligibility for declinations.
A covered individual with approved declination/exemption or deferral from vaccination shall abide by masking and weekly COVID-19 testing requirements described in section (III) below.
- Masking and COVID-19 Testing
Covered individuals must at all times while on PCCD-controlled property wear face masks that fully cover both mouths and noses in accordance with mandates by the State of California and/or Alameda County and the District’s COVID-19 Prevention Plan.
Also, covered individuals with approved exemptions must provide weekly proof of a negative COVID-19 Test to the District Administration. Covered individuals with approved exemptions and who fail to comply with the PCCD masking and testing requirement are subject to corrective action by the District, including disciplinary action consistent with applicable employee collective bargaining agreements or student standards of conduct. District Administration will provide weekly lists to the responsible District manager of individuals who must provide proof of weekly testing.
- Acceptable proof of negative COVID-19 testing consists of:
- A dated copy of negative COVID-19 test results.2
or
- A dated and signed letter from the employee’s licensed caregiver.
1 Employee receiving a deferral must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the time of their return to work from maternity leave or submit a COVID-19 Declination Form and comply with the mandatory masking and testing protocols.
2 Employees receiving a POSITIVE COVID-19 test will not be allowed to report to work on any PCCD-controlled property, must follow CDC quarantine guidelines, and be followed by a Certified PCCD COVID-19 Contact Tracer.
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement:
As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024. The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically. During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are:
1) A citizen or national of the United States;
2) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or
3) An alien authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is a United States citizen, national, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Classified Union: This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement: Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021
MAY BE REQUIRED
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a collaborative community of colleges.
· Together, we provide educational leadership for the East Bay, delivering programs and services that sustainably enhance the region’s human, economic, environmental, and social development.
· We empower our students to achieve their highest aspirations. We develop leaders who create opportunities and transform lives.
· Together with our partners, we provide our diverse students and communities with equitable access to the educational resources, experiences, and life-long opportunities to meet and exceed their goals.
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
